Headline

usgb/ˈhedlaɪn/
noun

The title of a news story or article that is printed in large letters.

The headline in the newspaper was about the new president's decisions.
Visual representation of "headline" - The title of a news story or article that is printed in large letters

Often appears as...

  • news headline
  • breaking headline
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Attention Grabbing

Headlines are designed to quickly attract attention and summarize the story.

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Headline: 'Landmark Victory: Local Team Triumphs!'
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Brief and Bold

Headlines are concise and often use strong or emotive language.

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Headline: 'Economy Crashes: Markets in Turmoil'
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Puns and Playfulness

Sometimes headlines use puns or wordplay for a humorous or clever effect.

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Headline: 'Bakers Rise to the Occasion'
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